TWA MINIMORPH - Dynamic Waveshaper
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 inches (L), 4.0 inches (H) x 6.0 inches (W) x 9.0 inches (D)Weight: 1.0 poundsEffect Type: Distortion, Fuzz, and OverdriveWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS & bull; DRIVE – Controls the amount of signal level going into the circuit’s diode array. More drive yields more apparent change to the distortion’s EQ components; effectively “morphing” the tone. Turn clockwise for more dramatic effects. & bull; MORPH (Effect Level) – Controls the output level of the distortion effect. Turn clockwise for more output level. & bull; GAIN – Controls the output level of a high-gain preamp that sits before the rectifier array in the circuit. Gain makes the Drive control hit the rectifiers harder - a lot harder. When this occurs, more complex, thick harmonics with compression and increased sustain are some of the results. Turn Gain clockwise for more gaindistortionfilteringmorphing effect. & bull; DRY – Controls output level of Dry signal. Turn CW for more Dry signal (volume).We took the original, stripped out the envelope-controlled level section to create a pint-sized powerhouse that’s simple to use yet can still conjure cascades of cacophonous creativity. Depending on control settings and playing technique, the MiniMorph™ can expel an almost unlimited variety of filthy, flittering filter effects that will add depth and dimension to notes. Tight chirps, greasy gurgles, long, yawning sweeps are all available by simply varying picking attack. A light touch with low settings can yield sagging, fuzzy burps that reside somewhere between a “starved voltage” fuzz and a dirty Moog filter. Increased settings create higher order harmonics that subsequently drop in pitch as the note decays (think swept resonant filter).Playing double stops and chords will generate bizarre intermodulation effects that border on ring modulation but with less dissonance. Turning up the Gain Drive hits it harder (a lot harder), resulting in extreme compression and more complex, thick harmonics with massive sustain.Drive Gain will bury notes under a torrent of waveforms battling for evolutional supremacy – the victor finally blossoming into a screaming, searing siren-song.Dry Blend control allows to add in some clean signal to bring back low-end note definition and articulation.Finally, a master control determines overall output of the pedal.All of these tonal transformations can be further adjusted via the side-accessed Mode switch that selects between two different overall EQ settings. At the heart of the circuit is a string of full-wave rectifiers. In front of this diode array sit two high-gain preamps set in series – the output levels of these pre’s are controlled by the Drive Gain. As the diodes are hit with increasing signal level from the preamps, they bias either positive or negative, or not at all. The resultant waveform is a combination of many, including sine, triangle, square, and interactions of all of these. The more level that the diodes are hit with, the more non-linear and wackier (technical term) things will get. This primordial harmonic soup is then passed along to an op-amp that sums it all. However, since these distortion events are non-linear in nature, there is also subtraction, which yields further tonal filtering and changes to the waveform output.The TWA’s® proprietary “Shortest Send Switching™” - a form of relay-based True Bypass switching that provides the most transparent bypass sound available switching also automatically reverts the pedal to bypass mode if power is lost – an essential failsafe for live gigs.
TWA HOT SAKE- overdrive/distortion
Dimensions (Overall): 5.75 inches (L), 2.25 inches (H) x 3.5 inches (W) x 5.75 inches (D)Weight: .62 poundsEffect Type: Distortion, Fuzz, and OverdriveWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS & bull; DRIVE – Controls the amount of gaindrivedistortion. Turn clockwise for more saturation.Brewed to perfection, TWA Hot Sake will torch taste buds and impart an intense body-buzz of tonal intoxication. TWA has harvested a selection of the finest vintage Japanese Distortion pedals and blended them with a batch of premium modern ingredients to create Hot Sake's unique, full-bodied bouquet.Boiling over the divide between distortion and overdrive, Hot Sake packs a powerful punch, yet finishes clean and crisp. A classic Low-Boost/Hi-Boost Tone control lays down Hot Sake'’s overall sonic palette, while a dedicated Mids knob allows for precise sculpting of the pedal’s tonal flavor.The dedicated Low Boost switch with selectable frequency center adds an incredible kick that turns Hot Sake into a Sake Bomb, creating super-thick yet articulate, chest-thumping modern crunch. Imagine tones ranging from smooth, 808-style drives with no mid-hump to chunky, Muff-like fuzz with dynamics & clarity, and ’ll have an inkling of just what this little black box can do.Hot Sake's 180-proof Level control provides an unprecedented degree of boost that can burn through the loudest of bands. Crank it up to elicit scorching harmonic feedback even at room-level amp volumes.The perfectly-tuned Drive control offers up distinctly amp-like tones, covering a broad spectrum of saturated sounds from slight tube break-up to complete amp break-down.Incredibly dynamic, rolling back Guitar’s volume will adjust Hot Sake's temperature to taste, covering every flavor of dirt from BB King Smoothness to Sonic th sludge. All this muscle is kept tight & quiet by an audiophile-quality TLO72 op-amp that retains note clarity and definition at any control setting.If other drives have left thirsting for more, pour self a cup of Hot Sake and let the good times Rock & Roll.
TWA DYNAMORPH - envelope-controlled harmonic generator
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 inches (L), 4.0 inches (H) x 6.0 inches (W) x 9.0 inches (D)Weight: 1.5 poundsEffect Type: Wah and FilterWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS & bull; ECDYSIS (Drive) – Controls the amount of signal level going into the circuit’s diode array. More drive yields more apparent change to the distortion’s EQ components; effectively “morphing” the tone. Turn clockwise for more drivedistortionfilteringmorphing effect. & bull; OUTPUT – Controls overall output level of the pedal. Turn clockwise for more output level (volume).Distortion? Fuzz? Filter? Synth? Dynamorph is all of these, and much more.Featuring a distortion circuit where the amount and type of saturation is intricately and inextricably linked to the input signal level, Dynamorph creates multi-layered, highly complex waveforms that twist and morph instrument’s harmonic structure in bizarre yet decidedly musical ways.Add to this an envelope-detection circuit that allows control of distortion events via playing dynamics, and have the extremely powerful tool for musical expression that is Dynamorph.Depending on control settings and playing technique, Dynamorph can create an almost unlimited variety of filthy, flittering filter effects that will add depth and dimension to notes. Tight chirps, greasy gurgles, and long, yawning sweeps are all available by simply varying picking attack.A light touch with low Drive settings can yield sagging, fuzzy burps that reside somewhere between a “starved voltage” fuzz and a dirty Moog filter set to tight decay.Increased Drive settings create higher order harmonics that subsequently drop in pitch as the note decays (think swept resonant filter). Playing double stops and chords will generate bizarre intermodulation effects that border on ring modulation but with less dissonance.Turning up the Gain makes the Drive hit harder (a lot harder), resulting in extreme compression and more complex, thick harmonics with massive sustain.Digging in hard with higher Drive & Gain settings will bury notes under a torrent of waveforms battling for evolutional supremacy – the victor finally blossoming into a screaming, searing siren-song.Turning on the Morph function opens up an entirely new range of control over these effects, as the amount of Drive can now be controlled via playing dynamics as well. Notes will swell from zero volume into sustained harmonic glory, their tonal characteristics reacting and morphing in real time to the level changes preset by the Instar & Gestation controls.All of these tonal transformations can be further adjusted via the Mode switch that selects between two different overall EQ settings for the pedal. If things need to be reigned in a bit, just blend in some dry signal using the Ametaboly/Holometaboly control.For even further control options, the Morph function can also be controlled manually via an external expression pedal, allowing notes to be swelled in and out at will to create massive, sizzling synth pads.If ’ve grown bored with the status quo of disappointing drives and flatulent fuzzes, then plug into the DM-02 Dynamorph and witness tone transform from an inchworm into a 600-Lb. mutant metallic Butterfly – with teeth.TECH TALK At the heart of the DM-02 Dynamorph circuit is a string of full-wave rectifiers. In front of this diode array sit two high-gain preamps set in series – the output levels of these pre’s are controlled by the Drive and Gain controls accordingly.As the diodes are hit with increasing signal level from the preamps, they bias either positive or negative, or not at all. The resultant waveform is a combination of many, including sine, triangle, square, and interactions of all of these. The more level that the diodes are hit with, the more non-linear and wackier (technical term) things will get.This primordial harmonic soup is then passed along to an op-amp that sums it all. However, since these distortion events are non-linear in nature, there is also subtraction, which yields further tonal filtering and changes to the waveform output.The Morph circuit is a high-gain VCA to activate the Drive; a smooth gate that makes the harmonics sweep versus level, tracking the incoming signal from the instrument. The more drive, the more the apparent EQ of the distortion changes, again, giving notes a varying degree of harmonic “movement
TWA Fly Boys Guitar Overdrive Pedal
Dimensions (Overall): 4.75 inches (L), 2.5 inches (H) x 2.5 inches (W) x 4.75 inches (D)Weight: .51 poundsEffect Type: Distortion, Fuzz, and OverdriveWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; Warm setting delivers 808 overdrive sound and pushes tube amps to their limits & bull; Hot setting delivers a volume boost and increased low-end response & bull; Small size saves space on r pedal boardGet wings with the TWA FLY BOYS mini pedal collection! Great sounding, ultra-compact and super-affordable, FLY BOYS offer up boutique tone and features at a fraction of the boutique price! TWA FLY BOYS feature a lightweight, extruded aluminum chassis thats the perfect size for crowded pedal boards or long-distance travel gigs. Quality components and a bullet-proof construction assure reliable performance while True Bypass switching keeps tone clean and clear. The FB-02s Warm setting emulates the legendary œ808 overdrive sound; ideal for use with single coils, this setting is also perfect for pushing a tube amp over the top. The Hot setting has all the snarl and sizzle of a maxxed-out Twin, complete with a healthy volume boost and increased low-end response: Use with Humbuckers for a thick classic rock tone with plenty of sustain. Both settings retain the original character of guitar and amp and respond effortlessly to picking dynamics.
TWA Great Divide Mk. II Synth Octaver Effects Pedal
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 inches (L), 4.0 inches (H) x 5.75 inches (W) x 8.5 inches (D)Weight: 2.5 poundsEffect Type: HarmonyWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; Power: 9VDC & bull; 14" input & bull; 14" output & bull; Expression pedal control & bull; Dimensions: 5.75" x 4.75" x 2"The TWA Great Divide Mk. II combines classic analog octave division with proprietary synth technology to create one of the best-sounding, most versatile octave units ever made.The Great Divide features five independent voices that can be continuously blended for a limitless array of sounds, from classic stompbox octave division to multi-layered, supersonic Synth mayhem.It's 100% analog – the circuit tracks incoming audio and subdivides the waveforms to create lower notes at varying intervals. The lower voices are monophonic, but can sometimes be coaxed into tracking double-stops (say please!). The GD’s Upper Octave voice is a form of harmonic distortion that can track polyphonically with eerie precision and often unpredictable results (ring mod, anyone?).By blending voices at various levels, an absolutely limitless variety of super-sick, super-FAT, super-sexy Synth and octave sounds can be created and deployed to beat audiences’ booty into submission.Make guitar sound like a bass; an arp; a harp; a Hammond – whatever. Make bass sound like a Moog; a guitar; a Moog guitar or an asteroid hitting the Earth’s atmosphere – get the idea.For even more tonal options, patch in an external pedal via the TRS effects loop and control it with the Great Divide! OR, use an expression pedal to control the GD’s output level for gorgeous Synth pad volume swells and other assorted mayhem.The Great Divide Mk. II features TWA’s proprietary S3 “Shortest Send Switching” - a form of relay-based True Bypass switching that provides the most transparent bypass sound available. S3 switching also automatically reverts the pedal to bypass mode if power is lost.ControlsThe Great Divide Mk. II features the following controls:Dry Level Fader-1 Octave Level Fader+1 Octave Level Fader+1 Octave Envelope Switch (sort of like Synth resonance, or maybe a cosmic death-ray)SUB Level Fader & Switch with 4 Selectable voices ( -1, -1.5, -2 or -2.6)SYN Level Fader & Clock with 5 Selectable Voices (0, -1, -1.5, -2, -2.6)SYN waveform switch w/4 options (Saw/Pulse, Chopped Saw/Pulse, Square, Modulated Square)Cross-modulation option for -1 OCT (tracks SUB clock)Raw clock option for SUB voice (think massive, vulgar square wave)12 Internal Trimmers to control various sound parameters (Tweaky-Tweak)External Effects Loop to patch in other effectsS3 Shortest Send Switching for uncolored bypass toneDifferences between MkI and MkII:REMOVED – Custom ChassisPreset toggle functionADDED – Dedicated Clock for SYN voice with 0, -1, -1.5, -2, -2.6 optionsCross-modulation option for -1 OCTLPF shut-off switch for SUB voice
